Wed, Dec 26th 2012 12:20 pm
The State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga on:
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Wed, Dec 26th 2012 12:20 pm
The Niagara County Community College professional development committee will hold professional development days for faculty and staff at the Sanborn campus of NCCC from Jan. 4-9, 2013.
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Wed, Dec 26th 2012 12:20 pm
More than 2,000 youth and adults from across the U.S. and Canada will return to Niagara Falls for the Joshua Revolution 2012 conference, "Niagara '12 The Last Trump," from Dec. 27-31. For the first time in six years, the event will be a five-day conference.
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Wed, Dec 26th 2012 07:00 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Dec. 18 and 20. During that time period, 63 calls were answered.
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Mon, Dec 24th 2012 07:00 am
It has been a busy few months since I crowned Lewiston's newest peach queen back in September. Not only have my classes at Niagara University been challenging and time consuming, but my ongoing fundraising efforts for the Arthritis Foundation have kept me a busy young lady, as well.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 10:10 am
Christmas is just around the corner, and it's time to get into the holiday spirit.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Phil Arno, owner of WBBZ-TV, is offering a schedule of entertaining and inspirational holiday programming.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Looking for some great last-minute stocking-stuffers? How about something for that special someone who has everything?
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Paul Beatty, representing Niagara Hospice and the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon, presented the Village of Lewiston trustees with a certificate of appreciation prior to Monday's monthly board meeting.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
The provisions in the Environmental Conservation Law that allow the use of crossbows for big game hunting, as well as eliminate a permit requirement for hunters with physical disabilities to use special archery equipment during any big game or small game hunting season, will expire on Dec. 31, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens reminded hunters this week.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
With Christmas upon us for another year, we seem to forget what it is all about. Celebrated by billions of people around the world each year, it represents the birth of Christ. It also represents a time for giving and celebration.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Congratulations to the following artists, winners of the Sentinel's annual holiday coloring contest, sponsored by DiMino Lewiston Tops:
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Christopher Roser, superintendent of Lewiston-Porter schools, met with Lewiston Chief of Police Chris Salada this week in the wake of the Dec. 13 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
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Sat, Dec 22nd 2012 07:00 am
It may be the off-season for area golfers, but that doesn't mean the folks at the Niagara Falls Country Club have been quiet.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 09:00 pm
While the calendar may say the start of winter, preparations for one of the region's favorite summer events is well under way. The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops is now accepting applications from restaurants, food trucks and wineries interested in participating in the 2013 event, set for July 13 and 14 in downtown Buffalo.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 09:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 100 Church St., Youngstown, invites the community to its Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols, Monday, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend as First Presbyterian celebrates the peace and joy of Christmas and the birth of Jesus.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:55 pm
Live interactive event features host Ryan Seacrest and judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban; to stream on www.americanidol.com and www.livestream.com.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:50 pm
Call it an early Christmas present.
Fourteen brave men and women unwrapped certificates of completion Friday, as the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy held its 54th graduation ceremony - its third on the campus of Niagara University.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:50 pm
"Today's announcement is great news for Western New York, the Buffalo Bills and all of us who call ourselves Bills fans. The Buffalo Bills are New York state's only NFL franchise, and an integral part of the cultural and economic identity of Western New York," said State Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:50 pm
First Niagara has announced the 10 Western New York organizations selected to receive a total of $200,000 in grants as part of the bank's sixth annual "Mentoring Matters" program. "Mentoring Matters" is First Niagara's charitable giving program that provides critical financial and volunteer support for mentoring efforts conducted throughout the northeast.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:45 pm
The following activity occurred from Friday, Nov. 2, to Sunday, Dec. 2, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:45 pm
The following activity occurred from Monday, Dec. 10, to Sunday, Dec. 16, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD reported a total of 102 responses during this period.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:45 pm
A little light rain didn't do anything to put a damper on Youngstown's "Christmas in the Village" event .
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:30 pm
Retired Lewiston-Porter Elementary School teachers and staff have been donating children's gifts for several years to the Youngstown/Porter Community Holiday Baskets organization.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:30 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Board of Education meeting opened with a festive atmosphere featuring holiday songs performed by a number of fifth-graders. Then for one minute, a silence hung over the room as tribute was paid to the victims and survivors of Newtown, Conn.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:05 pm
Children at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church will learn about the real meaning of Christmas this weekend through the medium of musical theater.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 147 calls from Dec. 8 to 14. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
Members of Interact Club at Grand Island High School were ringing the bell for the Salvation Army again at Tops Market last weekend.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
The Christmas spirit brought out the creative spirit in students at Veronica Connor Middle School. The school and its students continued a tradition of holding a door decorating contest.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
"There is such joy in the building when you are here," said Pastor Larry Baird of Trinity United Methodist Church as he addressed the 110 women who attended the 25th anniversary celebration of Women of the Word on Thursday, Dec. 13.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation and volunteers brought pallets of donated food to the Knights of Columbus hall on Whitehaven Road for unboxing, sorting and distribution to needy Island families at Christmas.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 08:00 pm
Director of Transportation Jack Burns called the approval of a proposal for a new transportation center on Baseline Road "a good day for Grand Island."
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:55 pm
The students and staff of Veronica Connor Middle School have shown their generosity and compassion this holiday season by participating in numerous fundraisers.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:55 pm
The Christmas story came alive for 180 visitors at Trinity United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2. The program, written by Group Publishing, called "One Starry Night," was the culmination of 10 months of preparation.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:50 pm
Approximately 100 people attended last Thursday's Grand Island Chamber of Commerce holiday party at the Buffalo Launch Club.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:45 pm
The Rose Liquor Store of Grand Island is giving its neighbors a hand by assisting the Neighbors Foundation in its annual holiday food and fund drive.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:45 pm
The following incidents occurred from Dec. 10 to 16, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 22 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 1,387 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 09:00 am
Tate Stevens wins "The X Factor," a $5 million Sony recording contract and a Pepsi music video debuting as a "Pop Star Commercial" during "Music's Biggest Night."
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Fri, Dec 21st 2012 07:00 am
Employees at Mount St. Mary's Hospital got into the holiday spirit by donating more than 175 wrapped gifts as part of an effort with the Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry in Niagara Falls.
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